[nickysdestiny]

Originally Posted by Alibaba

hello CT nurses. How come only one person replied to this question?? I am planning on moving to the Hartford area as in the spring. am a Lpn and would like to know what pay rate I can be looking at. I will have one year experience when I move. Also, am moving from a no state tax state...how much (%) does the state get from your check?? I bet you it's a painful amount... any replies will be very welcome. Also, how is it living in Hartford area? are there jobs to be had (LPN)? I was looking online and seems like rent is a bit steep...can you live comfortably on your pay without having to live check to check?

I am a new LPN Graduated last june and my job as a charge nurse in a ltc rehab unit I make 22.70/hr plus full bennies double time and a half for holidays not to bad for a new nurse

[RXCT]

Originally Posted by Future_RN_Jess

My friend who is an LPN and in school with me right now makes 28.00 an hour in New Haven. Seems like good pay

There are some job postings for staff RN, starting at 63,000 in Hartford/New Britain area. Visit salary.com

Hi there,
Do you know which facility in NH yourfriend works at? seem like great $$$.
thanks

[RXCT]

Originally Posted by nickysdestiny

I am a new LPN Graduated last june and my job as a charge nurse in a ltc rehab unit I make 22.70/hr plus full bennies double time and a half for holidays not to bad for a new nurse

Hello, I know your thread is older but, can you elaborate on the "charge nurse @ ltc rehab"...what does this mean & are you in charge of the floor, aids or both?
Also, are you familiar w/ Masonic Hospital?
Just wondering what they start new grads out w/ oin Rehab or ltc.
I appreciate all your help!

[nickysdestiny]

Originally Posted by RXCT

Hello, I know your thread is older but, can you elaborate on the "charge nurse @ ltc rehab"...what does this mean & are you in charge of the floor, aids or both?
Also, are you familiar w/ Masonic Hospital?
Just wondering what they start new grads out w/ oin Rehab or ltc.
I appreciate all your help!

as charge nurse I am in charge of my floor. the rehab unite is divided into 3 sub units or floors as i call them I am the head nurse for my sub unit that includes deligating to aids making sure that the meds are right weights are getting done vital signs tx are right communicating with MDs PT/OT Speech therapy, Dietary ect...... even when your off things usually fall on you to make sure they are followed up on. I dont know much about masonicare just that they are really good up there with gaylord

[julesar272]

From my experience, it varies on whether or not you go through an agency. I joined the agency Maxim 2 years ago and actually make a significant amount more than i did when i was just working at the facility. I have benefits and the same amount of flexibility too.

[DarciaMoonz]

I think pay depends on alot of things, mainly experience and the shift that you decide to take. Also the location you decide to work in. I am sure you'll get paid more for working a night or evening shift versus a day shift. Julesar is right too, you can get paid more working for an agency than a facility. I haven't worked for an agency as a nurse yet, but I have as a CNA. When I contracted with the agency to go to a certain facility that later hired me as regular staff, I was getting paid more working for the agency, a whole $3.00 more for the same work.

[NURSEINEFFECT]

I Do Know In Montgomery Alabama In Correctional Nursing The Pay Is 22.00/hr With Benefits. In the hospital 25.00/hr without Benefits. In New Orleans It Is 26.49/hr For Days And 29.49/hr For Nights Without Benefits For Lpns At The Hospital

[totalpatientcare]

What hospital is that in New Orleans? Do you have to have a year experience to get paid that much? What do they pay you fresh out of school? I live in Metairie.